gaby/allan
Canadian expat in Mexico
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Mexico public beaches by Itobys
Hello everyone! While I am torn between some inland places in Mexico and beach towns, since I love sun and love to swim in warm ocean waters, I wanted to ask this question. My only exposure to Mexico was going to Zihuatanejo this past June. ...
Look on the map of Mexico coast and look for the smaller towns just outside the big resort spots. Acapulco in the busy season is very crowded. be careful of the seasonal weather changes on the coastal areas gulf of mexico and around Cancun area. ... Read More
Teaching Positions for 2017-2018 Mexico (Coastal) by alycat926
Hi All, I'm looking for Primary School teaching positions. Warm regards, Alyssa =)
No I am talking about private schools in Mexico City and my wife's experiences, poorly paid and very little respect as well for all the work she did everyday of the week and weekend too. Read More
Teaching Positions for 2017-2018 Mexico (Coastal) by alycat926
Hi All, I'm looking for Primary School teaching positions. Warm regards, Alyssa =)
TEaching in private schools you cannot discipline kinder1 through grade 4 not allowed to touch, raise your voice, approach their desk etc. My wife got fired taking hold of child hands and walking 4 steps back to the child desk. The pay is very poor ... Read More
Questions about Permanent Residency in Mexico by kernow2017
Hi, I am a UK citizen seeking PERMANENT residency in Mexico. But currently I live in The Philippines with my wife and HER daughter, age 15. I am not the father but her father is resident in The Philippines. I have sufficient funds to satisfy the ...
to receive the correct answers find a Mexican consulate office phone and they will give you all the information and answer all the questions you have. That is what I did and I am from England originally (50 Years ago) no problem getting my permanent ... Read More
Renting a condo in Playa del Carmen? by GuestPoster098
Hello all! New to the forum - I live in Los Angeles and posted last week on the Costa Rica forum as well. Currently doing research re: purchasing a condo in Playa del Carmen as an investment, to rent out to others (would be purchasing with a ...
Hi If you are going to buy an investment / rental property, check with a local accountant in LA and see what the tax laws are to having a company owned property or personal for tax purpose. Adding it in your will for estate sale, look at the tax ... Read More
New members of the Mexico forum, introduce yourselves here – June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Mexico forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
You can get free TV through your computer providing you have good internet service. take a laptop computer as your main source of programs and then you need an HDMI connection from your computer to the back of your TV and change the settings on your ... Read More
Water quality in Mexico by Itobys
I went to zihuatanejo this past June . The woman I stayed with was soaking all her fruits and vegetables in iodine solution to desinfect and told me not to use regular tap water for washing fruits or drinking because it was bad. Is there an area in ...
Do not use chlorine (a lot of cities do use in water under controlled situations) look on a bleach bottle it will tell you it is poison / acid. A lot depends on the strength. I worked with this when I was working a summer job in Vancouver taking ... Read More
Massive earthquake in Mexico by Veedushi
Hello everyone, Southern Mexico was hit by a massive magnitude 8 earthquake on Thursday night. Five people were reported dead. Aftershocks were also felt in Mexico City. A tsunami warning was issued this Friday for the whole South Pacific coast ...
Our hearts and blessings go out to everyone who live in Chiapas and the local areas. We will be thinking and praying for all the families in the area. God bless to everyone. Read More
Moving in a U-Haul from U.S. to San Miguel. Safe or crazy? by KforKansas
Hi there -- I'm new to the forum and new to the idea of retiring to Mexico. However, I have friends who have done so and am convinced it might be exactly what I'm looking for. They live in San Miguel and love the community and the cost of living. ...
I drove from Alberta Canada to Mexico city stay on the toll roads, (listen to the local news) If you need "any kind" of assistance there is phone number for each toll road section that you call. Buy yourself a Garmin voice prompt GPS for ... Read More
Water quality in Mexico by Itobys
I went to zihuatanejo this past June . The woman I stayed with was soaking all her fruits and vegetables in iodine solution to desinfect and told me not to use regular tap water for washing fruits or drinking because it was bad. Is there an area in ...
costco and sams club have very high quality filters that can be hooked to your tap or fill yourself, Beds Bath and Beyond most of the major department stores. This is the safest way for us. If you get your water by truck this is not safe if you are ... Read More
Working as an English Teacher in Mexico City by K00z0h
Hi everyone I've been in Latin America for 3 months now and have finally found somewhere I would like to teach English: Mexico City I have quite a few years within South East Asia & Australia teaching English, and have a teaching diploma ...
go on the internet. Be careful this job does not pay very well depending on what grade you teach. You cannot discipline children in private schools. Best time to apply is just before the school semester starts. some schools will let you take in Your ... Read More
Buying a car in Mexico by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Mexico, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Mexico: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...
Insurance is mandatory (if you get caught without that is a big problem) it is very different from Canada & US insurance best thing is to go to the big banks they represent most of the big insurance companies. Buying cars is not much different ... Read More
My Car in Mexico by sjrobards
Hi everyone, I just joined the group, as I am preparing to move to Mexico in about 1-2 months, or as soon as I can get my business in USA tied up. I will be driving down, as I have a large dog. I'm unclear whether I will be able to keep my ...
Yes you must stop at the 21 km Check point and pay you entry fee, if you do not the police are waiting to check vehicles further down the road to see if they are legal. If not you loose your vehicle. You do not need a broker to bring your in ... Read More